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20 Jun 02 - 11:33 AM (#733682) Subject: Best pickup for a fiddle? From: GUEST,Marion Hello all. What's the best kind of pickup to put on a fiddle? (Yes, yes, I know there are a lot of threads on amplification, but they're talking about guitars almost all the time and I wanted to attract the attention of the fiddleheads). Thanks, Marion |
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20 Jun 02 - 02:05 PM (#733783) Subject: RE: Best pickup for a fiddle? From: MILZ i have a fishman! its great for big gigs with lots of band members but for small halls/rooms i wouldnt recommend it! |
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20 Jun 02 - 02:27 PM (#733798) Subject: RE: Best pickup for a fiddle? From: GUEST,Oakley I've tried loads; mostly the stick-on type and tried to put them everywhere in a vain attempt to get a sound that I liked - on the bridge, next to a f hole, on Mick McGarry's head etc. But I was never happy. In the end I invested in a Fishman V 200. The extra £30 for the gizmo that clamps the lead socket onto the violin was well worth it. I also bought a Fishman Pro EQII pre amp, to give that extra bit of control. All in all over £240, but I have had no regrets. Hope that helps. |
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20 Jun 02 - 02:31 PM (#733802) Subject: RE: Best pickup for a fiddle? From: greg stephens MILZ what do you have against the Fishman for small venues? I'm not a fiddler but my partner is on the lookout for a new pickup at the moment and will be very interested in this thread. |
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20 Jun 02 - 02:31 PM (#733803) Subject: RE: Best pickup for a fiddle? From: GUEST,eoin In all my experience I find the best pick-up for a fiddle is " Your a Fine looking fiddle, do you fancy going out sometime for a drink?" Works every time! |
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21 Jun 02 - 08:27 AM (#734241) Subject: RE: Best pickup for a fiddle? From: GUEST,Sarah Definitely a Fishman - have used it for both big and small venues. Would recommend a pre-amp to use with it though otherwise the top end is a bit harsh. Cheers Sarah |
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25 Jun 02 - 11:22 AM (#736540) Subject: RE: Best pickup for a fiddle? From: GUEST,Marion Thanks for your answers. Anyone else? MILZ, I'd also like to know why you don't like the Fishman in small rooms. Has anyone tried Pick Up the World on a fiddle? Marion |
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25 Jun 02 - 11:56 AM (#736565) Subject: RE: Best pickup for a fiddle? From: fogie My mate Andy never was content until he invested in a purpose made electric- I cant remember which, one of those shiny slim colourful ones, It sounds great to me -no more feedback, lots of tone control. |
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25 Jun 02 - 12:16 PM (#736576) Subject: RE: Best pickup for a fiddle? From: greg stephens GUEST Sarah. Could you recommend the appropriate kind of pre-amp. Dont understand these things but thinking of buying someone a present. |
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26 Jun 02 - 09:07 AM (#737294) Subject: RE: Best pickup for a fiddle? From: GUEST,Sarah Um - not sure I'm qualified as I've only ever had the one. Nasty little pale blue effort (for a guitar) priced about £40 from the Music Room in Cleckheaton - can't remember the make and I'm at work at present. Fishman do do their own (around £100) but I never had any problems with the guitar version - good strong signal for which I was complimented by several sound engineers at festivals (so it must be OK). Cheers Sarah |
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26 Jun 02 - 09:19 AM (#737304) Subject: RE: Best pickup for a fiddle? From: greg stephens Thanks for that info, sarah. I'd better head for Cleckie. |
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28 Jun 02 - 11:00 AM (#738858) Subject: RE: Best pickup for a fiddle? From: GUEST,Sarah Finally remembered to post that the pre-amp is a Nobels! Good luck. Cheers Sarah |
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28 Jun 02 - 01:54 PM (#738962) Subject: RE: Best pickup for a fiddle? From: selby Fogie Could be a Bridge sound good and look good. Keith |
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08 Jul 02 - 04:57 PM (#744596) Subject: RE: Best pickup for a fiddle? From: Marion RichM made this comment: "Be sure to listen to any device before you buy, if possible. As well as a pickup, I would recommend a good tone control box, because you will likely need to modify the raw output of whatever you install on your fiddle.I like the Baggs DI/ tone control. It allows maximum shaping of tone. It may be more than you need, but I like it because I can send a low impedance signal (that is, 3-pin mic style output) to a sound board at performances-as well as a hi impedance output to an amp I use on stage as my personal instrument monitor. And I'd suggest something used, try Song Bird Music. " Thanks. I'm thinking now that it might be best to get a microphone; any thoughts on microphones that are good for both fiddle and voice? Marion |
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08 Jul 02 - 05:24 PM (#744610) Subject: RE: Best pickup for a fiddle? From: Skipjack K8 Bill Sables brought an amazing little critter back from the States. It looks like one on those white plastic things with a wire through the middle that sad people use to seal polythene bags prior to forgetting them in the freezer. It sticks to whatever, and has a tiny wire to the jack plug. He plonked it all over me fiddle, when I was round EtV's gaff one night, and it sounded best close to the bridge (when I was playing the right side of it!). PM Bill for the name, and a more accurate description. Skipjack |
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08 Jul 02 - 06:27 PM (#744657) Subject: RE: Best pickup for a fiddle? From: Oaklet That'll be be the Barton on Humber side of the Bridge then, not the Hessle side, Skip. |
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08 Jul 02 - 07:11 PM (#744691) Subject: RE: Best pickup for a fiddle? From: mooman I have Fishman equipped instruments and they are fine pickups but believe the LR Baggs is the best sounding fiddle pickup I have heard. Best regards mooman |
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29 Oct 06 - 05:00 PM (#1871622) Subject: RE: Best pickup for a fiddle? From: GUEST,Pinnacle Dave I tried Fishman, Barcus Berry, AKG, and another....I forget - it was so long ago. I have settled on the Autolycus. The sound is full bodies, it has no effect on acoustic sound, uses no glue or screws. I does need a pre-amp, like all Piezos. |
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30 Oct 06 - 03:27 AM (#1871941) Subject: RE: Best pickup for a fiddle? From: GUEST,Tequila Sunrise I use the Headway 'The Band'. I did loads of research before buying. It has 3 microphones that rest against the body of the violin, and is attached with velcro. No wind noise when playing outside, no bow hiss, and I NEVER get any feedback. It's literally just plug and play. And the beauty is that I can usi it on both my fiddles - 2 for the price of 1 Cost me £120 from Hobgoblin in Leeds but worth every penny. Was watching Seth Lakeman on TV about a week ago, and noticed that he's using the Band too. Check it out here Headway Electronics 'The Band' |
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30 Oct 06 - 03:33 AM (#1871947) Subject: RE: Best pickup for a fiddle? From: s&r Fishman is great as pickup. It does modify the acoustic sound though - a bit like fitting a mute, but the effect isn't as strong. Fishman do a preamp that works well, but the combined package ain't cheap - was about £200.00 if I remember right. Stu |
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30 Oct 06 - 03:49 AM (#1871959) Subject: RE: Best pickup for a fiddle? From: GUEST,stradmad our band got a microvox from Eaglemusicshop its very good |
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30 Oct 06 - 04:44 AM (#1871989) Subject: RE: Best pickup for a fiddle? From: Hand-Pulled Boy If feedback is a problem then invest in an electric violin. Check out the 'Bridge' website. |